Match Report
| Oxford United | Oxford United |  |  | Norwich City | Norwich City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alun Owen | A. Owen |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 | | Les Minto | L. Minto | |||||||||
| James Ball | J. Ball | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Scott Merson | S. Merson | |||||||||
| Ljubisa Garzya | L. Garzya |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Steven Atherton | S. Atherton | |||||||||
| Sjaak Opschoor | S. Opschoor |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Vitor Lima | V. Lima | |||||||||
| Jody Thomson | J. Thomson | | 44 | D | | 5 | | D | 57 | | Fausto Colombo | F. Colombo | |||||||||
| Pape Darcheville | P. Darcheville |  | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Brian Thirlwell | B. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Stan Mendonca | S. Mendonca | | 51 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 59 | | Brian Taylor | B. Taylor | ||||||||
| Scott May | S. May | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Gareth Adams | G. Adams | |||||||||
| Kieron Owen | K. Owen | | 46 | M | | 9 | | M | 49 | | Duncan Woodcock | D. Woodcock | |||||||||
| James Adams | J. Adams | | 55 | A | | | 10 | | M | 45 | | Ruel Fletcher | R. Fletcher | ||||||||
| Darren Carrick | D. Carrick | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Robert Rodgers | R. Rodgers | |||||||||
| Aimo Mela | A. Mela | | 48 | A | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Eoin Davies | E. Davies | |||||||||
| Dave Drake | D. Drake | | 47 | A | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Craig Shearer | C. Shearer | |||||||||
| Richard Hapgood | R. Hapgood | | 46 | A | | 14 | | A | 42 | | Luke Standing | L. Standing | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Clear Water Spa |
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Kassam Stadium where Oxford United play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 2,933 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
The pitch is in good condition.
Oxford United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Ward.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Oxford United kick off!
2.08
0-0Ljubisa Garzya kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Owen. Kieron Owen knocks the ball forward to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Minto who gathers it comfortably.
3.20
Stan Mendonca takes it forward alone. Stan Mendonca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.18
0-0Stan Mendonca clumsily knocks into Duncan Woodcock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Woodcock runs off the knock.
10.21
0-0Kieron Owen chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.30
0-0Scott May kicks a strong pass forward to James Adams. James Adams tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
24.21
Scott May flicks a high pass forward to James Adams who brings the ball under control. James Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.29
Ljubisa Garzya kicks a strong pass forward to Scott May. Scott May runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott May shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
32.38
Scott Merson makes a probing pass to Gareth Adams. Gareth Adams sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Adams shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
Steven Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Taylor. Brian Taylor makes an attacking run forward. Brian Taylor shoots from 20 yards. Alun Owen gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Oxford United appear unchanged since the first half. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Norwich City get the second half underway!
47.05
Pape Darcheville flicks a high ball forward to James Adams who takes it down. James Adams shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.24
Scott Merson advances with the ball. Scott Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.09
Brian Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Robert Rodgers who takes it down. Robert Rodgers shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.57
Sjaak Opschoor takes it forward alone. Sjaak Opschoor runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sjaak Opschoor shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.37
Pape Darcheville catches Ruel Fletcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Pape Darcheville and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Fletcher runs off the knock.
78.08
0-1Brian Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Robert Rodgers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Rodgers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
83.46
0-1Robert Rodgers hacks Sjaak Opschoor from behind! The referee brings Robert Rodgers to one side and gives him a warning! Sjaak Opschoor runs off the knock.
84.46
Duncan Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Garzya.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Rodgers of Norwich City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alun Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | James Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ljubisa Garzya (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sjaak Opschoor (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jody Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pape Darcheville (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Stan Mendonca (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Scott May (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Kieron Owen (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Carrick (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Aimo Mela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Hapgood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Les Minto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Merson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Steven Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vitor Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fausto Colombo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Thirlwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brian Taylor (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gareth Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruel Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Rodgers (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Eoin Davies (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Shearer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luke Standing (ATT) | 0 | |